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Republic to Pick Up Trash in Carmi Today and Saturday

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Republic Trash Services has informed the City of Carmi they will continue picking up trash today and Saturday. If your regular trash pick-up has been delayed this week due to the weather, please leave your trash out. It should be picked up no later... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 7 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Thursday, of 7 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (4) 2 males in their 1 female in her 20’s 1 female in her 70’s Gallatin County (2) 1 male... Read More.

Sen. Bailey Statement on Health Committee Hearing

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) released the following statement following the Senate Health Committee’s Feb. 11th subject matter hearing on COVID-19 vaccinations… “While I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve on this committee, our first meeting was very disappointing. Our state’s vaccination program is an... Read More.

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Hamilton County Health Department Reports 1 New COVID-19 Case Thursday

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 1 additional positive case of COVID-19 Thursday. 1 male in his 30’s To date: There have been 745 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people who were positive lab-confirmed cases passed away. 718 people have... Read More.

Jesse White Awards over $1 million in CARES Act Grant Funding

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is awarding $1,142,645 in CARES Act funding to 292 Illinois libraries, school districts and library systems. CARES Act funding was provided to the Illinois State Library from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to... Read More.

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday, February 16th at 5:30 p.m., in City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street. Following approval of the January 2021 Financial Reports for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments and the authorization of February 2021 vendor... Read More.

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Authorities Asking for Public’s Help Locating Missing Macedonia Man

Thursday, February 11 by Jc Tinsley

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Macedonia man. Franklin County Sheriff Dave Bartoni says 31 year old Samuel A. Miller was last seen on Tuesday evening (Feb 9th) when he was leaving his home with his dog. Miller drives... Read More.

Carmi Sports with Mt. Carmel Cancelled for Tonight

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Both games tonight with Mt Carmel are cancelled: 7/8 boys basketball at Mt Carmel......moved to 2-20 @ 10 am (at Mt Carmel) Volleyball, Mt Carmel, here.....moved to 2-27 @ 1pm (here)

State Expanding Phase 1B Vaccine Eligibility

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday that the state will be expanding Phase 1B vaccine eligibility to include people who have disabilities and underlying health conditions. Pritzker said the expansion is due to a 30% increase of supply of the various coronavirus vaccines currently in... Read More.

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W.A.D.I. Offering Scholarship

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Wabash Area Development Inc., in coordination with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, through the Community Services Block Program, has announced the availability of one scholarship to income eligible students in the counties of Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Saline, Wabash, Wayne and White... Read More.

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